Chapter 2547: You Cannot Kill Him!

"A joke? Ye has no time to joke with you! Just say whether you dare or not! Or is it that you, the so-called number one in alchemy in Donglin, are actually a coward?" Ye Yuan said calmly.

At these words, everyone gasped.

Ye Yuan was publicly insulting the National Preceptor!

How many years had it been since something like this last happened?

Lin Lan's face instantly darkened.

He knew clearly that Ye Yuan was provoking him, yet the fire in his heart still erupted uncontrollably.

Even the Emperor would not make him lose face in front of so many people.

A one-point affinity ascender dared to humiliate him so mercilessly.

And, on the very path of alchemy he was most proud of!

If this could be endured, what could not?

"Heh, very well! This National Preceptor accepts your challenge! But if I find that you are mocking me and cannot refine a Heavenly Pill..."

"If Ye loses to you, I will cripple my cultivation and let the Tang family be at your mercy!"

Before Lin Lan could finish, Ye Yuan interrupted him directly, leaving himself no room to retreat.

What Lin Lan said was that he could not refine a Heavenly Pill.

But Ye Yuan turned it into not losing to Lin Lan!

That is, Ye Yuan had absolute confidence in this pill duel!

And these words directly pushed himself to the edge of the cliff!

Everyone was dumbfounded.

They had seen ruthless people, but never one so ruthless!

But everyone understood that Ye Yuan's words had more to come.

Sure enough, Ye Yuan paused and said solemnly, "But if Ye wins, what will the National Preceptor do?"

Lin Lan sneered, "What qualifications do you have to negotiate terms with me?"

Ye Yuan grinned and said, "You cannot kill me, but I can kill you in the future! Even if you hide in the palace, it's useless! So in this match, you must bet!"

Everyone looked at Ye Yuan as if he were an idiot, utterly stunned.

A mid-stage Minor Extreme Heaven, surrounded by so many experts, said he would kill the National Preceptor.

They were now absolutely certain that this ascender had lost his mind!

Of course, his skill at being ridiculous was also top-notch!

Lin Lan laughed loudly, "Are you saying that I, a Major Extreme Heaven, am now being threatened by you? What a joke! Do you believe I can kill you right now?"

"No, it's not a joke! You really cannot kill him!" At this moment, Lu Yun suddenly spoke.

These words shocked everyone.

Lin Lan frowned, "Lu Yun, don't you find it ridiculous to speak for him at a time like this?"

Lu Yun shook his head calmly, "I am not speaking for him, but stating a fact! Why do you think I am here? Would I personally come to protect a mere mid-stage Minor Extreme Heaven?"

Lin Lan's expression changed, and he sensed something was wrong.

Lu Yun continued unhurriedly, "Ye Yuan once infiltrated the palace, circled right in front of me, and I didn't notice at all! His spatial laws have already reached perfection. You cannot kill him! But he can kill you in the future! Of course, if you don't believe me, you can make a move now!"

Lu Yun's words left everyone stunned!

A mid-stage Minor Extreme Heaven circled right under the nose of a Major Extreme Heaven, and he didn't notice?

How could such a thing be possible?

"Too fake! Master Yun must be lying!"

"To protect the Tang family, Master Yun really went all out!"

"I never thought Master Yun could lie through his teeth like this!"

...

No one believed Lu Yun at all, because what he said was too incredible.

It was probably on par with a one-point affinity celestial alchemist.

Note that Lu Yun said 'in front of him,' not that he evaded his senses.

A mid-stage Minor Extreme Heaven stood before a Major Extreme Heaven, and the latter was completely unaware.

Was that possible?

Lin Lan's pupils contracted, and he fell silent.

He knew Lu Yun; he couldn't fabricate such blatant lies.

Moreover, Lu Yun spoke too calmly, even with a hint of fear.

This subtle emotion truly touched Lin Lan's nerves.

"Fine! I accept your challenge! Now, state your terms!" Lin Lan said.

Everyone was shocked—the National Preceptor had actually compromised!

Could what Master Yun said be true?

Everyone's hearts trembled violently!

Ye Yuan pointed at the Tang father and son and said calmly, "Very simple: all who attacked, leave an arm and kneel to apologize to the Tang family! And you, National Preceptor, bow and apologize to the Tang father and son in front of everyone!"

Sss...

Another wave of gasps sounded.

Today's matter had blown up!

Making the National Preceptor bow and apologize—even the Emperor wouldn't dare suggest that!

This ascender had the audacity to make such a demand!

He was going to offend the National Preceptor to the death!

Even the Second Prince's expression changed, and he shouted coldly, "Ye Yuan, that's too much!"

Ye Yuan frowned and gave the Second Prince a deep look.

The Second Prince shrank back, feeling immense pressure that almost suffocated him.

Lu Yun sensed trouble and quickly said, "Young friend Ye, whatever decision you make today, Lu supports you!"

Only then did Ye Yuan's gaze soften slightly, and he nodded slightly.

The Second Prince wanted to say more, but Lu Yun glared him back.

Lu Yun naturally understood the Second Prince's thoughts: the National Preceptor was a favorite of the Emperor.

In the struggle for succession, one word from the National Preceptor could outweigh ten thousand of his own!

His influence was immense!

Offending the National Preceptor meant cutting off his own future!

Seeing Ye Yuan make such an excessive demand, how could the Second Prince not be agitated?

However, Lu Yun saw deeper than he did!

Offending the National Preceptor was inevitable.

Speaking up at this moment was meaningless.

If a single word offended Ye Yuan as well, the Second Prince would be truly finished!

Because Lu Yun believed that offending Ye Yuan would have more serious consequences than offending the National Preceptor!

Choose the lesser of two evils!

So at this moment, they must stand firmly with Ye Yuan!

Break with the National Preceptor!

Stand shoulder to shoulder with Ye Yuan!

Lu Yun was gambling!

He was betting that Ye Yuan would become a great figure shaking Donglin!

Perhaps Ye Yuan's future weight in Donglin would even surpass that of the National Preceptor!

Sure enough, Lin Lan gave a cold laugh, his gaze toward the Second Prince becoming extremely cold.

Clearly, he had already made up his mind.

"Heh, what if I agree? Do you think I, the National Preceptor, am afraid of a one-point affinity ascender? Since it's a life-and-death wager, I'll sign a soul contract with you! Whoever breaks it shall be destroyed by heaven and earth!" Lin Lan said coldly.

Knowing that Ye Yuan's spatial laws were formidable, Lin Lan naturally feared that Ye Yuan would break the contract and flee after losing.

As for losing to Ye Yuan, he had never considered it.

That was impossible!

Ye Yuan nodded calmly, "That's only proper!"